Andre Braugher, 61, known for his award-winning performances in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street, passed away on Monday, December 11. The confirmation of his death came from his publicist, Jennifer Allen, citing a brief illness. Following the announcement of his demise, his fans, and admirers have been left widely grief-ridden. Condolences messages are pouring in on various social media platforms.
A fan said, “Ugh. Andre Braugher gone. One of the most underrated actors of the last 30 years. So many great performances. As good an orator on the screen as Sir Patrick Stewart, Denzel Washington, or George C. Scott. The arts lost a great one.”
Ugh. Andre Braugher gone.One of the most underrated actors of the last 30 years. So many great performances.
As good an orator on the screen as Sir Patrick Stewart, Denzel Washington, or George C. Scott.
The arts lost a great one. https://t.co/3PhbClFSmd
— Justin Redalen (@Justinredalen) December 13, 2023
Another acknowledged Braugher’s versatility, stating, “Get yourself a renowned Shakespearean actor for your ludicrously silly comedy, and you get scenes like this peppered in amongst the goofing and slapstick – ‘gravitas’ doesn’t even come close to describing Andre Braugher’s mastery of big speeches.”
Get yourself a renowned Shakespearean actor for your ludicrously silly comedy, and you get scenes like this peppered in amongst the goofing and slapstick – ‘gravitas’ doesn’t even come close to describing Andre Braugher’s mastery of big speeches pic.twitter.com/0lu5niVrR6— Greg Jenner (@greg_jenner) December 13, 2023
The impact of Braugher’s death was evident in comments like, “Seeing that Captain from Brooklyn 99 (Andre Braugher) has passed on is so sad. So many memories from the show,” and “Andre Braugher’s death really hits hard. By modern standards, he was a young man. RIP to a guy I loved in everything he was in.”
Seeing that Captain from Brooklyn 99 (Andre Braugher ) has passed on is so sad. So many memories from the show— Tactile fremitus on palpation (@charity_kirui) December 13, 2023
Andre Braugher’s death really hits hard. By modern standards, he was a young man. RIP to a guy I loved in everything he was in.— Ty, Willingly Eats Ham (@SeaTJK) December 13, 2023
“I was familiar with Andre Braugher from a few things but most obviously Brooklyn 99. He absolutely cracked me up with his delivery of his lines. RIP good sir,” wrote an X user.
I was familiar with Andre Braugher from a few things but most obviously Brooklyn 99. He absolutely cracked me up with his delivery of his lines. RIP good sir. pic.twitter.com/KSdaJ5z0Pj— 30-50 feral Kyms (not Sarah or an Octopus) (@VerboseBorbage) December 13, 2023
Appreciating Braugher’s well-known comic timing in one of his earlier films, Glory, a fan said, “I was first introduced to Andre Braugher while watching the 1989 film Glory. He was an incredibly captivating actor who could deliver intense dramatic emotions and also make you laugh out loud with his deadpan delivery and precise comedic timing.”
I was first introduced to @AndreBraugher watching the 1989 film Glory. He was an incredibly captivating actor who could deliver intense dramatic emotions and also make you laugh out loud with his deadpan delivery and precise comedic timing. #rip pic.twitter.com/qPqVOLkk2t— Stephen Scherer (@sfscherer82) December 13, 2023
Many other fans and industry stars who admire the acclaimed actor’s work, have shared similar sentiments and paid their final tribute on social media.
Talking about the legend himself, Andre Braugher, a Chicago native, gained recognition in the 1989 film Glory, alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington. Braugher’s breakthrough continued with his role as Det. Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street, spanning seven seasons and earning him his first Emmy award.
In 2006, Braugher secured his second Emmy for the limited series Thief on FX. In 2013, he made audiences fall in love with him through his portrayal of Captain Holt in the comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which ran for eight seasons.